As probably terrifying as it would be, I kinda wish some mythical beasts were real. I'm sure dragons would be horrible, and I'll take a total pass on jikininki (seriously, look them up) but how cool would it be to have a very rare griffin spotting? Obviously a face to face encounter would probably be full of suck, but from a distance I bet they'd be magnificent. I mean, just look at this one by builder d' Qiu Brick, stunning!
It's been a rough week, first we lost the Goblin King, then Mayor Lenny Clotch and now professor Severus Snape. I'm not going to get too nostalgic here, just post some past builds. It's how we show our love in the AFOL community. Rest in peace David Bowie, David Margulies and Alan Rickman, you will be missed.
Builder Cole Edmonson has produced a small arsenal of Star Wars weapons for you to choose from. You can also pick the light side or dark side of the force while you're at it. I personally can't pick my favorite here, so I'll say I'd take them all and be prepared for any occasion.
What could be more luxurious than a peaceful cruise amongst the clouds in this opulent floating cruise ship by Vince_Toulouse? Lounging on the deck while a crew member brings you drinks as you watch snow covered peaks drift lazily by, sounds totally Mrs BrickNerd's speed (mine too, sign us up).
Everybody knows one, or at least has lived near one. He's the grumpy old man, and when he's not busy shooing you off his lawn, he's griping about his bad back or water on the knee. Builder Centuri shows us just what grumpy looks like, and I don't care if I can't appreciate how good I have it compared to when he was my age, I like him.
This isn't the first time we've seen Tom Daniel's classic show rod Beer Wagon in brick form, but it just might be the cleanest. Builder Norton74 knows that sometimes you just can't deliver beer fast enough.
Droid development is an incremental process. Sometimes what seems like a good idea turns out to be a bit problematic. Take for instance BB-7 here. As baffling as it may be, the designers decided a cubic form factor would be worth exploring. Eventually as you all know things got more spherical, but this one is pretty much just as cute. Leave it to MacLane to find the corners of everyone's favorite new droid. Check out the video to see how he works.
I have to assume with the coming advances in artificial intelligence and robotics that eventually we'll have cybernetic deep thinkers, robophilosophers if you will. I have to wonder what this drone by builder Si-MOCs is thinking. "What is the sound of one actuator clapping?"
The messershmidt Bf-109 is as iconic a WWII aircraft as you can get. I don't want to glorify war, but that was a golden age of aviation, and both the axis and the allies both stepped up with some major innovation. This version, and updated model by Daniel Siskind, can actually be yours in the near future from Brickmania.
What better way to spice up a summer gathering than severe food trauma? Yes, it's Jarts, or lawn darts! Oversized, weighted lawn missiles with sharpened steel tips, what could possibly go wrong? My family actually had these when I was a kid, they were fun and terrifying at the same time. Between these, my dad smoking in a closed car, no seatbelts and pop rocks and Coke, it's amazing we made it out of the 70's alive. Thanks for the nostalgia JT!
There have been a great number of entries for FBTB's Star Wars Evolved contest, but few have made me go "whoa" (I should share that FBTB's own Don Solo was standing behind me, and had the same reaction). It's Y-Wing heritage is clearly visible, but the split nacelle mech action gives it an almost droid fighter feel. Nice work space_e!
In case you didn't get the memo, a new Star Wars film came out last month (which not too many people saw, sadly). The character Poe Dameron was one of my favorite things about the film, and Quy Chau did a brilliant job recreating his X-Wing fighter.
Fans of Dreamworks' Ice Age films should recognize this guy, it's the saber tooth squirrel Scrat! Scrat was by far my favorite character from those films, he has so much screen presence and is so funny yet never speaks a word. This version in bricks by captainsmog is just as full of character.
Built for Brickvention in Australia last year, Nick Runia is offering up the final photos of his Bridge of Lost Souls creation. So, he's got the Light on the left side, Dark on the right, and of course the bridge with Death in the middle. Peruse his photostream to appreciate the architectural intricacy and organic flow of the rock work and landscaping. Nicely done, Nick!
This interior by Vitreolum is positively oozing with contemporary abstract sensibilities and style. Everywhere you look there's something to love here, from the eye catching windows to the furniture and from the lovely little details to the Mondrian inspired art on the wall. Oh, and there's a half naked lady too.
I must confess I haven't seen Crimson Peak yet. But I'm a huge Del Toro fan and will watch it when it comes to home video. But not seeing the film doesn't diminish my appreciation for this stunning MOC by Deathly Halliwell. It may be grisly, it may be shocking, but it's undeniably beautiful in it's own way.
If you're in the Los Angeles area and want to see some awesome MOCs, meet some excellent people and maybe, just maybe score some BrickNerd swag (hunt me down like an animal) then get to Bricks LA in Pasadena!
Builder Rogue Bantha continues his exploration of color, and things are getting interesting. Not that I have anything against some classic grey, blue and yellow, but seeing some splashes of unusual color, combined with his spectacular building style and skill, makes for some eye popping MOCs. The overall shape is unusual, the greebs are nice and the build is clean. This is pretty awesome.
From sketches to superglue, see how this custom LEGO motorcycle earned its street cred. We chat with Jean-Yves about the design, prototyping, and even heat resistance of his LEGO customizations, taking them from prototype to the pavement.
October has arrived with a fresh selection of LEGO contests and challenges. Don’t miss your chance to build a MOC and maybe even win some awesome LEGO prizes. With a new LEGO Speederbike Challenge, and a Halloween contest or two, there’s plenty of inspiration to be found!
What makes your eye land on one part of a LEGO build before another? In this month’s Conversation Piece, we explore focal points, visual weight, and how builders can guide a viewer through a composition.
LEGO Speeder Bikes are back with a new community building challenge inspired by Citizen Sleeper. Build an airbike, create its messenger, and see what you can squeeze into just three studs wide.
Ahoy, me hearties! It be Talk Like A Pirate Day! Are you ready to set sail on an adventure through the history of classic LEGO Pirates? Where did it begin, what was it all about, and where has the theme showed up since? Join us on a treasure hunt through history!
Take a seat as we explore clever LEGO chair techniques that will leave you sitting pretty. From boat studs to bucket handles, here are some simple ways to design your own stylish chairs.
Identifying individual LEGO parts from bulk second-hand purchases can be challenging, so what are the most common elements that people want to know, “What is this!?”
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